We’re coming off a fantastic first week of our season here at Alaska West, full of good stories, great people, and big fish. Not the least of which was this beauty caught by Paul “Mo” Moseley, with some help from his son Austin (Otter) and daughter Bennett (Bebo). Paul told us on day one that his…
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Life in Bush, Alaska
Every now and then we like to run a post asking what you’d like to see more of on our blog, and many of you have have asked for some insight into the logistics of running fishing lodges in remote locations around the world. At Alaska West, we operate 100% off the grid, which means…
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Opening Day at Alaska West
Today we kick off our opening day of fishing at Alaska West, and needless to say we’re more than ‘excited’! We’ll be on site all season long and will be sure to keep you up to date on big fish, good stories, new tips, and the like. Stay tuned! Or better yet, come get in on…
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Happy Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day weekend, and it just wouldn’t be right not to give a big shoutout to all the fishy fathers out there. Many of us inherited our appreciation for the outdoors from fathers, grandfathers, or other fatherly figures along the way, and for that we say thank you. Happy Father’s Day! More From Fishy…
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Three Good Articles
We’re back today with our mid-monthly edition of Three Good Articles – Fly fishing articles from the past month that we found particularly entertaining, and think you will too. Enjoy! Three Good Articles Leaner’s Permit – 3 Tips for Taking Your Trout Game to the Flats. Savvy advise from Steven Brutger of Stalking the Seam. What…
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Mossy’s Fly Shop
Today we give a well-overdue shout-out to our good friends over at Mossy’s Fly Shop located in Anchorage, Alaska. Whenever rolling through Anchorage on the way to our camps on the Kanektok or Naknek rivers, we always make an effort to swing by Mossy’s in the process. Not only do they have a great selection,…
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LeaderCalc 2016
Ever considered tying your ownn leaders but wasn’t quite sure where to start? Hand tied leaders can offer a number of advantages over standard ‘knotless’ tapered leaders, but it can be a little daunting at first. After all, there are virtually endless formulas out there depending on where, how, and what you’re fishing for! However,…
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ADF&G ‘Chinook News’ – Spring 2016 Newsletter Available
The good folks at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game have recently released their spring edition of ‘Chinook News’ – An online newsletter highlighting current research being conducted on our beloved chinook salmon across the state of Alaska. This month’s issue focuses on research projects underway on some major Alaska River systems such as the Kenai…
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Caught a Tagged Bonefish? Snap a Photo!
We might have just finished up our bonefishing season, but we know that doesn’t mean some of you aren’t still out there getting after it on the flats! As you might be aware, the good folks from the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust have been putting forth a great effort in tagging bonefish populations throughout the…
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Thanks from Andros South
Today we wrap up another unforgettable season here Andros South and wanted to extend a huge thanks to all of you who joined us this year. Whether you fished with us, or followed along on our blog, from all of us here at Deneki Outdoors, we truly appreciate it. Thanks! Some Memorable Moments from Our Season…
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